'I was spending up to £400 a day on cocaine'

Dan Robinson said his life had been transformed since recovering from his addictions

A man who spent up to £400 a day on cocaine at the height of his drug and alcohol addiction is now helping others turn their lives around.

Dan Robinson, 30, from Telford, started drinking at the age of 14 and later tried to take his own life due to poor mental health.

Since attending recovery groups, he now works for a service called Shropshire Recovery Partnership to support others with their addiction.

From hosting groups for recovery along with social events like painting, he provides people with information about detoxes, addiction cravings and understanding emotions.

At the height of his addiction, he would borrow money from friends to help fund his cocaine habit along with drinking up to four bottles of wine a day.

"When other people could put the drink down and stop, I couldn't," he said.

Mr Robinson said if he had not reached out for help, he would not be here today.

"I always say these years of my life are the bonus years," he said.

Now captain of Telford Hornets Rugby Club, he described his life as a "real circular moment".

"It doesn't mean things are perfect every day, but my life is a million times better and I appreciate small things," he added.

He encouraged people to reach out and ask for help, reminding people that they are not alone.

"We need to share our stories of recovery because people need to know that recovery is possible," he added.

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